Abstract: A beverage mixing system provides for accurate, convenient, and reliable mixing of liquid ingredients to dispense drinks. The beverage mixing system includes a plurality of containers each including a liquid ingredient, a pumping system in fluid communication with the plurality of containers, and a fluid manifold where liquid ingredients from the plurality of containers are ultimately combined and dispensed. The fluid manifold includes a plurality of inlet ports to which fluid lines are connected fluidically connecting the plurality of containers to the fluid manifold. The beverage mixing system also includes a control system managing operation of the pumping system to ensure proper mixing of the liquid ingredients to produce fresh drinks containing a mix of the liquid ingredients.

Abstract: A beverage monitoring system is provided for a beverage system that includes a pressurized gas source, pressurized gas regulators, pressurized gas distribution lines, beverage distribution lines, beverage vessels, and beverage dispensers. The beverage monitoring system comprises at least one gateway that includes a processor, a network interface connected to dispensers, and a network interface connected to sensor assemblies. The beverage monitoring system also includes a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly is configured to run diagnostics to diagnose a potential problem with the line, or provide consolidated information for correlation with point-of-sale data.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a method that may include identifying at least one metric for a fluid flowing through a line from a vessel to a dispenser. The method may include identifying a reference value for the at least one metric for the fluid. The method may include performing an analysis of the fluid based on the at least one metric for the fluid. The method may include comparing results of the analysis with the reference value. The method may include performing at least one action based on determining that there has been a change in the at least one metric relative to the reference value.

Abstract: A system and method of low-power cryptography is disclosed involving a computing device with an audio jack that communicates with a token plugged into the audio jack. Data is passed between the computing device and token over audio channels; power for all functions necessary for the token to operate as disclosed is also supplied by the computing device to the token over an audio channel. The token may be used as an identity and authentication security factor, for secure external key exchange, or direct encryption of small payloads.

Abstract: A system and method of low-power cryptography is disclosed involving a computing device with an audio jack that communicates using a flexible communication protocol with a token plugged into the audio jack. Data is passed between the computing device and token over audio channels; power for all functions necessary for the token to operate as disclosed is also supplied by the computing device to the token over an audio channel. The token may be used as an identity and authentication security factor, for secure external key exchange, or direct encryption of small payloads.

Abstract: A system and method of low-power cryptography is disclosed involving a computing device with an audio jack that communicates with a token plugged into the audio jack. Data is passed between the computing device and token over audio channels; power for all functions necessary for the token to operate as disclosed is also supplied by the computing device to the token over an audio channel. The token may be used as an identity and authentication security factor, for secure external key exchange, or direct encryption of small payloads.

Abstract: The present invention includes an Internet analysis process that includes initializing a data set, accessing a search engine to acquire search results, and parsing the search results, rather than a native search engine indexable resource, to output a conclusion.

Abstract: The present invention includes an Internet analysis system that includes a data set initializer to initialize a data set, a search engine to acquire search results, and a bot to parse the search results, rather than a native search engine indexable resource, to output a conclusion.

Abstract: The present invention includes an Internet analysis process that includes initializing a data set, accessing a search engine to acquire search results, parsing the search results, rather than a native search engine indexable resource, to output a conclusion, and providing an updated data set. The present invention further includes an Internet analysis system that includes a data set initializer to initialize a data set, a search engine to acquire search results, a bot to parse the search results, rather than a native search engine indexable resource, to output a conclusion, and an updated date set.

Abstract: The present invention includes an Internet analysis process that includes initializing a data set, accessing a search engine to acquire search results, parsing the search results, rather than a native search engine indexable resource, to output a conclusion, and providing an updated data set. The present invention further includes an Internet analysis system that includes a data set initializer to initialize a data set, a search engine to acquire search results, a bot to parse the search results, rather than a native search engine indexable resource, to output a conclusion, and an updated date set.

Abstract: The present invention includes an Internet analysis process that includes initializing a data set, accessing a search engine to acquire search results, and parsing the search results, rather than a native search engine indexable resource, to output a conclusion.

Abstract: The present invention includes an Internet analysis system that includes a data set initializer to initialize a data set, a search engine to acquire search results, and a bot to parse the search results, rather than a native search engine indexable resource, to output a conclusion.

Abstract: A single handled two-wheeled gimbaled bucket dolly or hand truck is configured to lift, transport and pour the contents of a bucket or container with minimal operator effort. The dolly or hand truck may use a horizontal “C” shaped frame cross member and two rigid vertical gimbaled columns to support a pivoting bucket or container. This apparatus allows the bucket to tilt a full 180 degrees on its horizontal axis in order to effortlessly dispense its contents and to transport the bucket across uneven terrain. A second gimbaled bucket or container holder can be combined into one unit allowing for lifting, transporting and pouring the contents of containers or buckets.

Abstract: A single handled two-wheeled gimbaled bucket dolly or hand truck is configured to lift, transport and pour the contents of a bucket or container with minimal operator effort. The dolly or hand truck may use a horizontal “C” shaped frame cross member and two rigid vertical gimbaled columns to support a pivoting bucket or container. This apparatus allows the bucket to tilt a full 180 degrees on its horizontal axis in order to effortlessly dispense its contents and to transport the bucket across uneven terrain. A second gimbaled bucket or container holder can be combined into one unit allowing for lifting, transporting and pouring the contents of containers or buckets.

Abstract: A strain sensor is disclosed for example for use in a Bragg fiber grating, in which piezoelectric actuators are arranged to compress or extend the fiber, and a capacitance micrometer for measuring the strain on the fiber in a servo loop with the actuators to provide a tunable grating in which the selected wavelength is a unique and linear function of the control command parameter. The micrometer electrodes can be placed on opposing faces of ferrules on the fiber, or capacitance between a coating directly on the fiber and a reference electrode can be used.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ink jet recording media that are useful for making temporary tattoo images on human skin or other surfaces. The media comprise a water-soakable release-paper substrate coated with an ink jet imaging layer. The substrate is optionally coated with a water-insoluble protective layer. The media may further comprise a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape having a backing coated with a medical adhesive layer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an ink jet recording medium, and more particularly to an ink jet recording medium prepared with an ink absorbent coating that is used to receive aqueous dye-based ink. The ink absorbent coating comprises a blend of at least one cellulose ether and stilbene optical brightener. The medium has a &Dgr;E value of no greater than about 5, as measured according to CIE 1976 (L*a*b*) uniform color scale method, after the medium has been imaged with a magenta color-image.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an ink-receiving sheet having anti-blocking properties, containing (A) a polymer substrate; (B) an ink-receptive coating disposed on at least one layer which having a water-soluble component; and (C) particulates dispersed in the ink-receptive coating, having an average particle size of from 15 um to about 50 um, a particle size span is equal to or smaller than 1.0, and a refractive index of from about 1.2 to about 2.4. The present invention is also directed to the ink receptive coating per se, and to methods of ink jet printing using the above ink-receiving sheet.

Abstract: A fast drying printing film composite for use in offset lithography and similar printing applications comprising a transparent, translucent or opaque film substrate having an ink receptive essentially transparent polymeric layer on at least one side of the substrate, said ink receptive layer containing one or more polymers or copolymers, at least one of said polymers or copolymers being soluble or swellable in an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent, said ink receptive layer having a solvent absorptivity of Isopar G of from 14% to 45% by weight with respect to the weight of the ink receptive layer, a Sheffield surface roughness value of less than 140 .[.cc of air/minute.]. .Iadd.Sheffield Units .Iaddend.and an offset dry time of less than about two hours.

Abstract: A multilayer polymeric film composite for use in the electrostatic recording process is disclosed. The film composite comprises an image receptive layer having a surface abrasivity of about 0.015 inch to about 0.085 inch and a surface .Iadd.Sheffield .Iaddend.roughness of about 30 to about 180 .[.cc of air/minute.]. (.Iadd.Sheffield Units).Iaddend., an electronically conductive layer and a supporting layer. A transport assisting layer can be coated on the side opposite to the imaging side to give a four layer film composite which provides the required friction and surface roughness to allow the film to be driven smoothly through the printing equipment. Control of the abrasivity and surface roughness of the image receptive layer is used to obtain excellent image quality. The film composite provides high image quality over a wide range of humidities and archival properties.